The Neapolis Marathon is the full city marathon of Naples and has quickly established itself as one of the most evocative road racing events in Southern Italy. Unlike the winter half marathon that is known purely for speed, the Neapolis Marathon is built around cultural immersion, endurance, and the unique atmosphere of Naples in autumn. The event transforms the city into a huge sporting stage, with a certified road course that blends athletic challenge with sightseeing.
You can expect a complete marathon weekend that includes not only the classic 42.195 km marathon but also a half marathon of 21.097 km, an 11.10 km Sea Run, and shorter non-competitive distances designed for families and beginners. The race is approved by FIDAL and organized with the support of the Municipality of Naples, drawing runners from across the globe to experience a route that passes iconic landmarks, picturesque coastlines, and historic squares. The terrain is 100 percent paved road with very low elevation gain of around 38 meters, making it flat to gently rolling, with sea-level altitude and moderate temperatures for late season racing.
The experience extends beyond the finish line with an expo village, official race kit, technical assistance, medical support, and the warm hospitality that Naples is famous for. The event has grown from a regional initiative to an international marathon weekend with over 8,000 participants from more than 100 countries in recent editions, combining elite competition with a large tourist-sport field.
Event weekend: Expo, bib collection and side events on Friday, October 22, 2027 and Saturday, October 23, 2027, with main races on Sunday, October 24, 2027.
Main races start: Sunday, October 24, 2027 – Marathon, Half Marathon, 11.10 km Sea Run and 6 km non-competitive events starting in the morning.
Expo and bib collection: Friday, October 22, 2027 and Saturday, October 23, 2027 at the Mostra d’Oltremare and at the central expo area in Naples.
Registration closing: Online registrations close a few days before the event weekend or earlier upon reaching maximum capacity, with price changes based on registration thresholds.
공식 웹사이트: https://www.neapolismarathon.it/half-marathon/ with contact emails info@neapolismarathon.it and accommodation@neapolismarathon.it.
메인 공연장: Mostra d’Oltremare in Fuorigrotta, Naples, and the central waterfront area along Via Caracciolo. Mostra d’Oltremare serves as the logistical hub for the marathon weekend, hosting the expo, bib collection, changing rooms, bag storage, and technical services. It is a historic exhibition centre with large indoor halls, easily accessible and secured for large public events.
The start and finish area is set up to showcase Naples. The marathon starts near the Mostra d’Oltremare area and finishes in a central, scenic location that allows runners to cross through the most beautiful parts of the city, including Lungomare Caracciolo, Via Partenope, Via Nazario Sauro, and Piazza del Plebiscito before returning. The venue layout provides separate zones for marathon, half marathon, and shorter distances, with clear signage and access controlled via race bib and wristband.
Facilities include male and female changing rooms, toilets, medical assistance areas, massage services, and final refreshment zones. The venue is designed to handle large flows of runners and spectators with minimal congestion.
Friday schedule: Opening of the marathon expo at Mostra d’Oltremare, official merchandise sales, sponsor activations, technical briefings, and start of bib collection for all distances. Club and group collections by appointment.
Saturday schedule: Full-day expo and bib collection, race pack distribution including official T-shirt and branded backpack, pasta party, and non-competitive family events. Final technical checks and course briefings for international athletes.
Sunday schedule – Race Day: Early morning opening of starting corrals, warm-up areas, and bag storage. Morning starts for marathon, half marathon, 11.10 km, and 6 km events in staggered waves to manage course density. On-course refreshments, timing mats at regular intervals, and cheering zones along the waterfront. Post-race final refreshments, medal ceremony, award ceremonies for overall, age category, and club rankings, and optional services such as medal engraving and professional photos.
The Neapolis Marathon welcomes a broad spectrum of participants, from elite marathoners targeting fast times to tourist-sport runners who join without competitive ranking.
Elite and competitive athletes: The marathon and half marathon attract Italian and international elite runners, including FIDAL-affiliated athletes and foreign athletes with World Athletics licenses. Recent editions have featured athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Europe competing for prize money and ranking points.
Mass participants: The majority of the field consists of amateur runners holding Runcard or equivalent licenses with valid medical certificates, as well as members of sports promotion bodies. The flat course at sea level with light wind and moderate humidity is particularly attractive for first-time marathoners and those seeking a personal best.
Tourist-sport and non-competitive participants: Foreign athletes without Italian membership can participate in the non-competitive events by signing the Neapolis Marathon liability waiver form online. This category is excluded from official rankings and prize awards but receives full race services and finisher recognition. The 11.10 km Sea Run and 6 km events are popular with local families, friends, and charity teams.
Distances: Four main formats – 42.195 km marathon, 21.097 km half marathon, 11.10 km Sea Run, and 6 km non-competitive run. All road races are certified and included in FIDAL calendar.
Course format: Point-to-point and loop sections that start near Mostra d’Oltremare, head toward the seafront via Via Fuorigrotta, Piazza Sannazzaro, and Via Caracciolo, continue through Via Partenope, Via Nazario Sauro, and Piazza del Plebiscito, and include fast stretches along Corso Umberto before returning. The course is 100 percent paved road with flat profile and sea-level altitude.
Timing and ranking: Electronic chip timing from start mat to finish mat with intermediate splits. Gun time applies to elite and prize positions, while chip time determines mass rankings. Control points along the course ensure course compliance; failure to pass results in disqualification.
Time limits: Marathon has generous cut-off to accommodate all levels, with intermediate checkpoints and transportation provided for athletes who cannot maintain minimum pace.
Meeting time: Early morning inside Mostra d’Oltremare and at the start village for changing, bag storage, and warm-up.
Corral opening: Corrals open well before the first start and close 15 minutes prior to each wave, supervised by race officials.
Race starts: Morning starts for all distances in staggered waves – marathon first, followed by half marathon, then 11.10 km and 6 km. This ensures smooth flow on the coastal roads.
Cut-off: Marathon cut-off of several hours with intermediate checkpoints, allowing walkers and slower runners to complete within safety limits.
시상식: Midday ceremonies after elite finishes, followed by age group and club awards inside the expo area.
Marathon ticket: Full 42.195 km entry includes race bib with integrated chip, official race kit, branded apparel, insurance coverage, medical assistance, refreshments on course and at finish, timing and results, online diploma, finisher medal, changing rooms, toilets, and bag storage.
Half Marathon ticket: 21.097 km entry with same inclusion package as marathon but tailored for half distance, including pacemakers for various target times and final refreshment bag.
Neapolis Sea Run 11.10 km: Popular non-competitive and competitive option over 11.10 km, ideal for those wanting a shorter challenge with sea views, includes race bib, refreshments, and finisher recognition.
6 km non-competitive: Family and tourist-sport distance open to all ages, no medical certificate required beyond liability waiver, includes simplified kit and access to post-race festivities.
Group and charity tickets: Group registrations available with single payment for multiple participants, often with one free bib for every nine paid, applicable across marathon and half marathon.
Pricing for Neapolis Marathon is structured by registration thresholds, with early bird savings and increases as the event approaches.
Phase 1 – Early bird: Marathon $65 USD, Half Marathon $32 USD, Sea Run $19 USD. This corresponds to EUR 60 for marathon, EUR 30 for half marathon, EUR 18 for Sea Run in previous editions.
Phase 2 – Standard: Marathon $76 USD, Half Marathon $38 USD, Sea Run $22 USD. Corresponds to EUR 70 for marathon, EUR 35 for half marathon, EUR 20 for Sea Run after first price increase.
Phase 3 – Late / Expo: Marathon $87 USD, Half Marathon $43 USD, Sea Run $27 USD. Corresponds to EUR 80 for marathon and higher for half marathon when registrations are taken at expo subject to availability.
Foreign athletes: Same pricing tiers apply for foreign athletes with license and for tourist-sport athletes without Italian residency, with separate categories for Italian and non-Italian participants but identical fee structure.
Portal fees are excluded and applied at checkout.
Hospitality Village at Mostra d’Oltremare: Dedicated indoor area near start and finish with seating, heated space, private toilets, refreshments, and live tracking screens for friends and family.
Corporate and charity hospitality: Reserved tables for companies and charity teams entering multiple relay or marathon entries, including branding opportunities, post-race catering, and meeting points for team members.
Elite athlete services: Separate warm-up area, dedicated bag storage, priority corral access, and post-race recovery zone with physiotherapy support for invited elite athletes.
Photo, video, and engraving: Professional race photos, video highlights, and personalized medal engraving available as premium add-ons.
Accommodation support: Dedicated accommodation email accommodation@neapolismarathon.it provides runner-friendly hotel packages, early breakfast, shuttle to start, and late check-out options.
Bib collection: Personal collection mandatory upon presentation of identity document in accordance with State Police regulations. Delegation allowed via single delegation form for one additional bib and club delegation form for team leaders, with club collection on Friday by appointment.
Wristband and access: Wristband provided at bib collection must be worn to access start and finish areas, refreshment services, changing rooms, and bag storage. Volunteers may request to see wristband at any time.
Medical and insurance: Runcard holders must present valid medical certificate for athletics. Insurance coverage included in registration fee. Medical assistance and ambulances positioned along course and at venue.
Chip and course compliance: Timing chip attached to bib must not be removed. Failure to pass control points results in disqualification. Strollers and unauthorized mechanical devices must start from last corral for safety.
Respect for city: Runners must follow official course, dispose of waste at refreshment points using sustainable cups, and respect road closures and volunteer instructions.
Venue location: Mostra d’Oltremare, Viale J. F. Kennedy, Fuorigrotta, 80122 Naples, with central race areas along Via Caracciolo and Piazza del Plebiscito.
항공편: Naples International Airport Capodichino is approximately 15 minutes by car from Fuorigrotta. Alibus shuttle connects airport to Piazza Garibaldi Central Station, from where metro lines continue to venue.
기차로: Napoli Centrale Garibaldi station connects to Metro Line 2 toward Campi Flegrei and Line 6 toward Mostra, both serving Fuorigrotta with short walk to Mostra d’Oltremare.
자동차로: Accessible via Tangenziale di Napoli exit Fuorigrotta. Paid parking inside complex and nearby public garages. Road closures around Viale Kennedy, Via Fuorigrotta, Piazza Sannazzaro, and coastal roads on race morning require early arrival.
메트로: Mostra d’Oltremare is easily reachable by Metro Line 6 stop Mostra in Fuorigrotta, connecting to Mergellina and Chiaia, and Line 2 stop Campi Flegrei. Line 1 serves city centre hubs like Toledo and Dante, useful for reaching venue from central hotels.
버스: City buses operated by ANM serve Fuorigrotta and Mostra d’Oltremare, with connections to metro and Cumana railway. Frequent services allow spectators to move between start, coastal cheering zones, and finish.
주차: Paid parking inside Mostra d’Oltremare complex and nearby public garages. Some hotels offer private or free parking subject to availability. On race day, use public transport due to extensive road closures.
Fuorigrotta: Most convenient for runners, within walking distance of Mostra d’Oltremare and start area. Residential, quiet, well served by metro, ideal for early morning access.
Chiaia and Lungomare Caracciolo: Scenic seafront district directly on race route with boutique hotels and sea-view apartments. Best for combining race with holiday experience and enjoying Gulf views.
Historic Centre and Piazza del Plebiscito: Central area near landmarks included in course such as Via Partenope and Piazza del Plebiscito. Rich cultural immersion with museums and restaurants.
Mergellina and Posillipo: Elevated, quieter areas near Galleria di Posillipo with panoramic views of Vesuvius and Capri, suitable for relaxed stays.
Central Station area: Convenient for airport and regional train connections, with Metro Line 1 direct to Fuorigrotta.
Contact accommodation@neapolismarathon.it for runner-friendly packages.
On-course: Refreshment points with water, supplements, energy drinks, and fruit positioned at regular intervals for marathon and half marathon.
Finish area: Final refreshment bag with recovery nutrition, plus food stalls inside expo offering Neapolitan specialties, coffee, and sports nutrition.
현지 요리: Fuorigrotta and Chiaia offer pizzerias, seafood restaurants, and cafes serving authentic pizza, pasta, sfogliatella, and espresso. Many hotels provide early breakfast for runners.
지속 가능성: Event uses eco-friendly paper cups at hydration stations, following sustainable practices introduced in recent editions with tens of thousands of cups supplied.
Route: Flat, paved road course with wide avenues suitable for athletes with disabilities, except hand bikes which are not allowed. Mechanical device users start from last corral.
장소: Mostra d’Oltremare provides ground-level entry to changing rooms, bag storage, toilets, and expo halls with accessible pathways.
Services: Accessible toilets, changing rooms, bag storage, medical assistance, and Running Doctors service.
Transport: Metro stations Mostra and Campi Flegrei provide accessible connections to Fuorigrotta.
Marathon: The full 42.195 km is the highlight, offering complete tour of Naples from Mostra d’Oltremare to historic centre and coastline, ideal for those seeking a late-season marathon with cultural depth.
Half Marathon: Fast and scenic half distance sharing much of marathon course, perfect for runners wanting a shorter challenge with same coastal beauty and flat profile.
Sea Run 11.10 km: Popular short race along the sea, ideal for beginners, supporters, and those wanting to experience event atmosphere without marathon training.
6 km non-competitive: Family-friendly distance open to all, capturing festive spirit of weekend.
Expo and coastal cheering: Sport Expo at Mostra d’Oltremare and cheering zones along Lungomare Caracciolo provide best spectator experience with Mediterranean backdrop.
Growth and international participation: Recent editions transformed Naples into a huge sporting stage with over 8,000 participants from more than 100 countries. The event includes marathon, half marathon, and non-competitive distances, drawing both elite and tourist-sport runners.
Scenic route success: The course showcasing Lungomare Via Caracciolo, Castel dell’Ovo, Teatro San Carlo, Piazza del Plebiscito, and Mostra d’Oltremare received praise for its beauty and organization. Runners experience unique blend of athletic challenge and cultural immersion past iconic landmarks and coastlines.
Flat and fast conditions: With 100 percent paved road, 38 meters elevation gain, sea-level altitude, and moderate autumn temperatures around 21 degrees with light wind, conditions favor personal bests. The event is recognized for well-managed logistics and enthusiastic crowd support.
Community and sustainability: Partnerships for sustainable hydration, strong volunteer support, and collaboration with local authorities have made the Neapolis Marathon a model for integrating sport, tourism, and environmental responsibility in Naples.
Authorized channels: Official website https://www.neapolismarathon.it/half-marathon/ and Avaibook Sports registration platform. Organizer contact info@neapolismarathon.it and accommodation support accommodation@neapolismarathon.it.
Official pricing in USD: Marathon from $65 USD early bird to $87 USD late, Half Marathon from $32 USD to $43 USD, Sea Run from $19 USD to $27 USD based on previous edition EUR pricing of 60 to 80 for marathon, 30 to 35 for half marathon, 18 for Sea Run. Portal fees excluded.
Inclusions: Race bib with chip, official race kit, branded apparel, insurance, medical assistance, refreshments, timing and results, online diploma, finisher medal, changing rooms, toilets, bag storage.
Authenticity: Only tickets via official channels include valid chip, insurance, and wristband for access. Avoid unauthorized resellers.
Neapolis Marathon is the autumn full city marathon offering marathon, half marathon, Sea Run and family distances with a cultural and tourist focus. The course emphasizes sightseeing through historic centre and coastline rather than pure speed. It is approved by FIDAL and designed to combine endurance challenge with immersion in Neapolitan landmarks and Mediterranean scenery.
Participation is open to athletes aged 18 and over with FIDAL membership, Runcard with medical certificate, or foreign federation affiliation with World Athletics. Foreign athletes with license pay same fee as Italians and provide self-certification of membership. Tourist-sport runners without competitive license can register online and sign the liability waiver form, receiving full services but excluded from official rankings and prizes.
Registration includes race bib with timing chip, official race kit with T-shirt and branded backpack, insurance, medical assistance, refreshments on course and at finish, timing and results, online diploma, finisher medal, changing rooms, toilets and bag storage. Extras include medal engraving, sports massage, and professional photo and video packages available at expo and online after the race.
Mostra d'Oltremare in Fuorigrotta is reachable by Metro Line 6 stop Mostra and Line 2 stop Campi Flegrei, plus city buses and Alibus from airport to Central Station. Paid parking inside complex and nearby garages is available but early arrival is advised due to road closures. Recommended areas are Fuorigrotta for proximity, Chiaia and Lungomare for sea views along route, historic centre for sightseeing, and Mergellina for quiet panoramic stays.
The course is 100 percent paved road, flat with about 38 meters total elevation, at sea level with light wind and moderate temperatures typical of autumn in Naples. It starts near Mostra d'Oltremare, goes through wide avenues, the Posillipo gallery, Lungomare Caracciolo, Via Partenope, Piazza del Plebiscito and fast central streets before finishing. Its flat profile, generous cut-off and strong medical and volunteer support make it suitable for first-time marathoners and half marathoners.
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